Layover Self-Guide Tour To Forbidden City with Private English Speaking Driver

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Getting out Airport and go the must too see attraction in Beijing . Tiananmen square and Forbidden city tickets included , Private English speaking driver pick you up from airport and drop you off back to airport .

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Duration: 6 to 8 hours
Starts: Beijing, China
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours



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Getting out Airport and go the must too see attraction in Beijing . Tiananmen square and Forbidden city tickets included , Private English speaking driver pick you up from airport and drop you off back to airport .

Itinerary
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Stop At: Beijing Capital International Airport, Shunyi District, Beijing, China

Your private English speaking driver will meet you at Beijing Capital International Airport ( PEK) . The meet point is Starbucks which close by arrival gate ( Exit B) . It will takes about 1.5 hours through immigration for your first time layover. Your driver will hold a sign with your name wait for you at meet point, and if you can not find your name, please go Information Center to call us , it is free service and close by arrival gate either.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China

After your driver meet you, lead you to your private car , it just takes 5 minutes . Then heading to Tiananmen square , it will take about 1 hour riding. The largest square in the world which located in the heart of modern China and the site for massive parades and rallies, this was the site when in 1949, from a rostrum on the Gate of Heavenly Peace, Chairman Mao announced the establishment of the People’s Republic of China. Your private guide will accompany you through Tiananmen square to Forbidden City and share some histories which we can say about Tiananmen square.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China

Through Tiananmen square heading to Forbidden City ,also known as the Palace Museum, and Gu Gong in Chinese, lies at the city center of Beijing, and once served as the imperial palace for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 – 1911). It was first built throughout 14 years during the reign of Emperor Chengzu in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Ancient Chinese Astronomers believed that the Purple Star (Polaris) was in the center of heaven and the Heavenly Emperor lived in the Purple Palace. The Palace for the emperor on earth was so called the Purple City. It was forbidden to enter without special permission of the emperor. Hence its name ‘The Purple Forbidden City’, usually ‘The Forbidden City’.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan), No.44 Jingshanxi Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China

After a close insight of the Forbidden City, ( If you still have time and energy ) , you are going to exit in the north and then climb up to Jingshan Park which is the best spot to overlook the panorama of the Forbidden City. Just prepare to embrace the stunning scenery.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Beijing Capital International Airport, Shunyi District, Beijing, China

After you back, your driver can recommend restaurant for your lunch if you need.You would be transferred back airport if you do not need lunch.

Please note : Forbidden city ticket need book in advance , please show us all your passport name, age, and number . And Tickets always sold out during peak season , so hope you book this self-tour as early as you can.
Please note : This Product also can pick up from hotel and drop off at airport or pick up from airport and drop off at hotel.

Duration: 1 hour



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